57s4me
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| Everything about this is wrong... Hifiharv. The platter moves in very small increments: the increments are determined by a sensor attached to the back of the "tonearm". In other words, when the sensor reads that the tonearm is out of alignment by a tenth of a degree the motor will... | |
| Everything about this is wrong... Elizabeth. Maybe you are right - but I would hope it was just as much good management as luck :-)Actually, for those, like me, who have suffered at the hands of conventional unipivot designs, this is a relatively easy setup, with a very simple and... | |
| Everything about this is wrong... Hifiharv. The arm does not travel - only the platter! This is the madness/cleverness of the design. By breaking the rule of moving-arm transduction the whole idea of necessary platter mass is also thrown into question. The concept is not only utte... | |
| Everything about this is wrong... Actusreus. Indeed: this sounds premature. But it was a long night of listening...And the process was repeated the next night - with exactly the same set of results and impressions. And the same head-scratching. At this point I'm going to be in dan... | |
| Aging and Treble and Income? Onhwy61 - Thanks for the reference to the Robert Greene essay; this is a compelling analysis, and answers many questions I have had. | |
| Aging and Treble and Income? Well, it's nice to know I'm not alone!! Just as a reference (as my name probably hints..) I'm one of those audio-bores who found an excellent pair of Quad 57 ELS speakers, and as a result has given up any real intention of ever 'improving' his sys... | |
| Does 'Accuracy' Matter or exist ? "I personally think that too many audiophiles blame the equipment when in fact they are listening to a bad recording job."I actually think this is precisely on-topic; a point well made!My original question revolved around the inability to judge eq... | |
| Does 'Accuracy' Matter or exist ? This is very interesting; is the ideal of 'accuracy' at one and the same time quite attainable, but actually impossible (to all intents) to verify?If so, we are left in a position of 'having the faith'.Absolute proof of accuracy seems dependent on... | |
| Does 'Accuracy' Matter or exist ? To Bifwynne,I'm on the floor laughing at your post!I should have thought thrice before penning so glibly...A shrink? Can't afford one - but I thank The Great Cat in the Sky (Stephen, are you reading this?) for alcohol!Nick | |
| Does 'Accuracy' Matter or exist ? I have to admit that my question 'Does Accuracy Exist?' was indeed somewhat rhetorical.The moment that electronics and (esp) transducers enter the chain, then accuracy must be a casualty. As some have pointed out the word should have absolute stat... | |
| Does 'Accuracy' Matter or exist ? To Bifwynne,It's funny you mention the 'favorite speaker' thread. It was this that prompted me to my post! | |
| The downward spiral..... Orpheus10, I actually was trained as a pianist (how I made my living for some time), and perhaps this helps me listen. I'd prefer to think democratically though: none of us hears the same music in the same ways (a good thing IMHO), and possible no... | |
| The downward spiral..... I think the answer is simple, and I say this with the greatest respect: it seems that today we're both loving the music we hear.Perhaps our processes have been slightly different, but ultimately that doesn't matter. Our delight in listening to mus... | |
| The downward spiral..... In response, I'm in my mid-50s.Perhaps this means gradual hearing loss is part of the picture - not sure about this though.Drubin, your point is well-taken. I've always loved the hobby (because it involves music all the time) and the constant sear... | |
| The downward spiral..... It's nice to feel not entirely AWOL on this - thank you for your comments!Currently listening to Leon Russell, sun streaming through the open window; sometimes life is just too good.Peace and great music to everyone! |